Reviews

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Ruby the Hatchet’s Fear Is a Cruel Master

RUBY THE HATCHET’s latest offering, “Fear Is a Cruel Master,” is a mesmerizing musical journey that flawlessly blends unique atmospheres with infectious melodies, showcasing the band’s evolution as trailblazers in the American psych-rock scene. After a five-year hiatus since their acclaimed predecessor “Planetary Space Child,” the band returns with an album that exceeds expectations and …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the An Evening With Knives’ FNR Sessions

Eindhoven’s post-metal architects, An Evening With Knives, invite listeners on an auditory expedition with their latest live recorded masterpiece, “FNR Sessions,” released on February 17th, 2023. This album transcends the ordinary, capturing the essence of their sound within a unique setting – a circle of 50 amplifiers that weaves a spellbinding “wall of sound.” With …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the YAWNING MAN’s Long Walk Of The Navajo

YAWNING MAN’s album, “Long Walk of the Navajo,” offers an immersive sonic journey inspired by the aftermath of a desert storm that swept through the Joshua Tree landscape. This atmospheric backdrop fueled the band’s creativity, resulting in a collection of tracks that exude an enigmatic charm. The album features a dynamic range of compositions, from …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Thunder Horse’s After the Fall

In the vast and diverse realm of music, certain bands possess an elusive quality that defies classification. Thunder Horse, hailing from the heart of Texas, is undoubtedly one such enigmatic entity. With their latest offering, “After the Fall,” they beckon listeners into a sonic labyrinth where influences of doom, psych, occult, and classic rock converge …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Goat’s The Gallows Pole: Original Score

Step into the enigmatic world of Goat as they unveil their captivating original score for ‘The Gallows Pole.’ This haunting three-part soundtrack, a collaboration with visionary filmmaker Shane Meadows, weaves an evocative tapestry that lures listeners into a mesmerizing sonic journey. Hailing from the mystical village of Korpilombo in northern Sweden, Goat’s ethereal sound perfectly …

Witching Chronicles: Exploring the Giant Brain’s Grade A Gray Day

Giant Brain’s “Grade A Gray Day” is a stirring musical journey that pays homage to the late guitarist Phil Dürr, leaving an everlasting mark on Detroit’s rock renaissance. With a sonic blend of Krautrock grooves, gritty Detroit attitude, and atmospheric textures, the album resonates as a united force. Throughout the record, Phil Dürr’s guitar prowess …